Jack Flynn, WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight
Each week during the 2019-20 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a "Student-Athlete Spotlight" Q & A segment. The segments, presented by Culver's, will be also posted every Thursday on the WIAC website.
Name: Jack Flynn
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown (High School): Appleton, Wis. (Appleton West High School)
Year in school: Senior
Sport(s): Men's Basketball
Major(s): Communications
Why did you choose to attend UW-Oshkosh?
I chose to attend UW-Oshkosh because I loved what the basketball team had as their values and beliefs about how they act on and off the court and their vision to become one of the best teams in the country. I also chose to attend UW-Oshkosh so that I could participate in track and field.
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I am also a member of the UW-Oshkosh track and field team.
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
What I like about the WIAC so much is just how competitive it is and how it is one of the best and toughest conferences in the country.
What is your favorite…
Flavor of the Day from Culver's? Heath
Menu item from Culver's? Chicken tenders
Spot on Campus? Kolf Sports Center
Movie? Coach Carter
TV Show? Seinfeld
Food? Pizza
Musical Group/Artist? Luke Combs
Professional Sports Athlete? Larry Bird
Hobby? Hanging out with my family watching television
Phone App? Instagram
Vacation Spot? Cottage up north
Quote/motto? When in doubt play harder
What is your greatest sports moment?
Winning the national basketball championship last year.
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Watch basketball together or go out to dinner.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
You should not be able to foul out of a game.
The best thing about your hometown is?
What I love about Appleton is the downtown strip because there are so many great places to eat and hang out.
What is your dream job?
Working in sales for a pro basketball team.
Three things on your "bucket list"?
1. Visit Ireland
2. Go to every state in the United States
3. Go on a cruise in the Bahamas
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they?
I do not have any pre-game rituals.
What is your biggest "pet-peeve"?
People who chew with their mouth open.
What is your greatest fear?
Snakes.
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